Winter League Game Week #4 - vs UCT (Mens 3s) - 2014 Season

10 May 2014

Venue: UCT

Opponents: UCT

Time: 15h00

The game started as if we had just picked up where we left off the week before. Good basics and solid ball pace made the difference between the UCT loafers and the men from mutual. 6Pack enjoying the game from the sidelines after tearing his ACL, but good news, his doctor has prescribed concrete pills. So hopefully he will be back after the mid-season break.

Let’s be fair, being a UCT student does imply that you would probably been out to some dodgy night club normally tiger tiger and eaten some dodgy food on the way home probably some dodgy street venders boerie roll (How we all miss those late night boeries outside Greenman – Yes Greenman, not Tinroof you youngsters). So being in the state their bodies were probably in it is natural to only wake up half way through the first half.

we had our opportunities and control most of the first half scoring with UCT having the odd quick counter attack. We were awarded the first shorty of the game but didn’t realise that Usain Bolt was their first wave. This guy was actually beating the ball to the top D that’s how quick he was. The second shorty we realised what we had to do and slipped the ball to Basil who as usual did not convert. There was no mistake with the third shorty thou, Tosser opting to beat the first wave and nutty the keeper with a powerful slap between his legs. Mutual 1 – 0 UCT.

Then UCT woke up, I felt like I was in hell on a beach as wave after wave of UCT attacks came at us which we fended off very well. Youngster keeping us in the game for most of the half, but one of their final attacks we all heard a whistle and stopped…well everyone except the striker with the ball. Luckily he was shit and missed, the ball almost going out on the sideline. Later in the day after about the third beer Shibby admitted to being the guy who whistled because he wanted the ball – This earned him dick of the day.

We went into the break leading by a slender 1 – 0 margin, the lead may not have been enough….

Just before the start of the second half UCT had a change of keepers., it seems like the guy who loses a bet gets to be keeper for the half.  But he was lucky as he barely even touched the ball once in the second half.

This half proved that we can park the bus and we can park it well. Hanging on to our 1-0 lead with the backs performing well. Klepto hassling his marked, Darrin getting physical with his…then his striker tried to retaliate by running straight at him. The guy must have been on crack because he missed him by a meter and ended up running straight into the “People’s Shoulder” which was attached to Tosser. Don’t worry he took most of the impact with his face and chest. He put on a bit of a show with a gymnasts dismount landing on his back, followed by a few choice words from Tosser that apparently was a retaliation. So the first two greens of the match were handed out. UCT for being a twat and Tosser for his filthy mouth.

After 7 minutes of standing on the side we reminded the umpire that we were infact still off the and she let us back on the field. Just in time for Justin to kick the ball and then tackle Demon with a Butch James shoulder…..he was then sent off.

So we carried on defending well, throwing overheads into space while the strikers countered and narrowly missed chances. One of the over heads was stopped above the UCT players head resulting in another green. So for the first time in the game we were a man up.

During one of our counter attacks, Basil tried to send a ball across the field which he mishit, lifting it into the air. Two silly UCT players decided to swing at the ball in the air. The umpire again reached for her cards and sent them both off. It was like she was in a rap video throwing money at strippers. She was making it rain green cards.

We found our second wind with Mullet and Shibby linking up well on the right hand side of the field. Speedbump having an absolute stormer in the front making it really hard for the UCT backline to deal with his pace. And Shooter and Speedo covering the middle well as a defensive unit with Sean pushing up to really block out the UCT players from getting to our 16.

We had our chances and plenty break-aways and just could not find the back of the net. We had plenty of space and linking nicely between halves and links but the gap between the links and strikers was just too far at times it was impossible to find the strikers. With basil's borrowed shinnies and Justin tackling his own players the result could not be anything more than settling for a 1 - 0 victory.

Final Score: 1-0

Man of the match went to Kelpto for a great debut and Youngster who saved 27 shots on goal.

Dick of the day was shared by Justin (for his card) and Shibby for that untimely whistle

A hard fought victory, so that’s two wins in a row for the Mighty 3s. Now we have to try keep that momentum going into our next fixture  vs Pinelands on Sunday at 13h30 playing at home.

Yours in awesomeness

Tosser

Winter League Game Week #3 - vs Durbanville B (Mens 3s) - 2014 Season

Ok we are back. Firstly, yes I know it has been a while since there has been anything on this blog. I blame doc, all my writing efforts have been focused on emails to Doc trying to get our GoPro sponsorship. That’s my story and im sticking with it. 

Secondly, for those of you who don’t know as I did not really end off the seasons blog last year –

The Mighty 3s got promoted again which sees us now in M2,

Won Mutual Hockey Team of the year…..again

And to top it all off, we won Mutual Sport club team of the year at a fancy dinner.

Goood job lads.

Thirdly, I realise this is game week #3. No I will not be going back two weeks and posting gameweek 1 and 2. Just deal with it.

And after all those accolades, 60% of the team left because of other commitments. The strike pairing of Blake and Brown will be missed. Caveman and Tallis unable to commit to practices on a school night. Tooori ……actually I have no idea what happened to Tooori, he changed his cell number for the 4 time in a year and I cant get hold of him. Rhuan moving back to Bellville due to studies. But never fear, we got a bunch of newbies in. Well I don’t know if you can call them newbies with an average age of 30. But in the coming weeks they will be named and shamed on the blog.

04 May 2014

Venue: Mutual

Opponents: Durbanville B

Time: 12h00

Starting our team talk , our fearless leader made it clear to us that we shouldn’t get our hopes up and nor should we expect anything other than a snotklap. This may have been because he knows the boys from the Ville and on paper they seemed to be the more experienced team. This was based on the amount of knee guards their team was wearing.

The game started off well with good ball pace and the good basics .... then we made our first tackle and we got the ball. At was at this point that we realised that these hockey gods weren't so hot and can be tackled. We made a few solids passes and our confidence picked up. 5 minutes into the first half we realised that we had a chance. Some good passes and positive use of space and we were putting them under pressure.

We conceded the first short corner of the game. Durbanville opting for a variation slip. Their striker duffing his pass to the player charging at the far post, however this wounded rabbit bobbled its way past Tosser and Youngster and ended up in the back of the net. Mutual 0 – 1 Durbanville.

After that wake-up call we switched gears and besides a few counter attacked from Durbanville we camped in their half of the field for the remainder of the half.  Although unable to convert out possession into goals, this was still a huge confidence boost going into the second half.

A good team talk set the tone for the second half. We all went out there confidently, finding ourselves attacking more and putting their defence under a lot of pressure. We won a shortly and with stealth like sneakiness worked the ball back the player that is only known to us as Shibby. The slip coming from Tosser, 6Pack collecting the ball and showing great composure set up Shibby  to slot it in past the keeper to equal the score. Mutual 1 – 1 Durbanville.

There were chances going both ways with the scores level, both teams missing sitters! Shibby would like to remain nameless after, what can only be described as, trying to generate a tornado. Violently slashing at the ball in the circle and missing, causing huge winds in the opponents circle.

Never mind that crap - we had ourselves another beaut of a finish. Top class teamwork Mullet and TJ. From a short corner, well left by Shooter, Mullet received the ball outside of the D. He spotted TJ with a huge grin on his face shouting for the ball, with a near perfect slap and TJ diving for it to deflect it into the roof of the net. GOAL ! This has now made its way into the play book as one of our ‘variations’. Mutual  2 - 1 Durbanville

The game was not over yet. The next 10 minutes were the longest 10 minutes of our lives. I was counting in my head and it felt like we played an extra half. With Durbanville pushing hard for the equalizer. They were relentless, but I’m just glad they decided to mouth off to the umpire which ended in one of their players receiving a yellow. Followed by another yellow when they continued to mouth off. I am just glad Demon and Bastick decided to keep quiet for this game.

But as always with a lot of slowing down 16s, and occasionally ‘losing’ the ball, we defended well and held on for the victory. Well done to Sean and Justin for holding strong at the back for those last couple of minutes with Youngster having to save us a few times. I am sure we used all our “get out of jail free” cards for the season. Jono having a stellar game in the middle having to fill some big shoes as Petie-weepu was out sick and unfortunately  now has been dropped to the 2s, Jono was on the receiving end of a wild smash to the knee cap where he had to receive a couple of stiches near the end of the game with Speedo filling in for him in the middle.

Shooter doing his normal thing and controlling the game fantastically in the middle, I still don’t know how he manages to do it because im sure most of the spectators do more milage during the game that he does. Lol.

 Special mention must go to Goose for awarding the 2 yellows, this still does not make up for the draw 2 years ago that cost us the perfect season….#JustSaying #WeWillAlwaysRemember

All in all, solid performance lads well done. First win of the season under the belt.  Looking forward to a good season form the Mutual SAD Mighty 3s. It seems that we have also lined up a sponsor for the season. Next we will be on SuperSport.lol

Final Score: 2-1

6Pack celebrating with us only realised an hour after the match that we had actually won after which he got a little emotional and was pushing for a team hug.

Man of the Match: Jono

Dick of the Day: Shibby

Yours in awesomeness

Tosser

Thanks to 6 Pack for the rough draft…..the really really rough draft. lol

Winter League Game Week #10 - vs Durbanville (Mens 3s) - 2013 Season

20 July 2013

Venue: Mutual

Opponents: Durbanville – M2

Time: 16h30

After having a catch up chat on Friday night, Dunn tells me how its not going to be an easy game. So I thought they had recruited in a few player during the break…..A whole new side rocked up on Saturday.

So instead of two veteran sides going at it, we were chasing a bunch of youngsters… and Korr.

The guys were a bit bleak when they say this. To make matter worse a little miscommunication and Youngster was at Canal Walk watching Twilight with his bird. So we brought in emergency sub goalie Otees whos warm up consisted of 1 drag flick as the teams were ready to start. Oh and special mention to Shooter who couldn’t make the game because of ‘work’ – which I had to find out 30 minutes before game time.

So Tubbs made his debut for the Mighty 3s. The first few minutes seems to go very slowly. It almost seemed like the guys were conserving their energy from the go. But with Petie-Weepu dominating in the centre like he usually does , it gave us a chance to push up and a side and try to get a firm grasp on the game.

Petie-Weepu with a great thru ball to Blake, and as always #1Time into the goals. Seems like this guy never needs a second touch. But don’t fix it if is ‘aint broken! Mutual 1 – 0 Durbanville.

The didn’t get many chances in the first half. There was one occasion where they got into our circle and Otees was forced to make a save. By that I mean he ducked and screamed like a girl as the ball sailed over the bar. But he was keeping a clean sheet which is all that mattered. If screaming like a girl was putting off the strikers, then keep at it.

We got our first shorty of the game, Blake doing his thing and following after the keeper made a save. Sending the ball flying into the net. Mutual 2 – 0 Durbanville.

Happy with out 2 goal lead going into the break, we looked set to try push for that bonus point in the second half. But we didn’t expect Durbies to come out firing like they did. In the first few minutes there was a bit of miscommunication in our half saw their defender receive the ball on top D unmarked. Otees came running out but with a 2v1 he didn’t stand much chance. Mutual 2 – 1 Durbanville.

Not wanting them to get any points out of the game we pressed on. Durbies are too close to us to be giving them bonus points. WE pushed solidly for a good 10 minutes before Basil found himself in the D and was taken out badly by their defence. Basil winning an Oscar for most time spent on the ground faking a cramp. Shorty out skew, basil stoping it strong and for ONCE ops for a front stick shot. Mutual 3 – 1 Durbanville.

The rest of the game seemed like it was just our guys getting injured. Basil getting bear hugged by the keeper, who was then sent off, again lying on the ground with bad cramp. #MyBack #MyLegs. Guys just wanted the game to be over, If they had called time then, there would have been a lot of happy 3s players.

Setting up for their 16, Brown was handed the ball by their defender and told to have a shot, early Christmas present.Extending our lead. Mutual 4 – 1 Durbanville.

With the victory pretty much sealed and only a few minutes to run down on the clock, we started going into sleep mode. Just trying to get the game over with. Not enough time left to go for bonus points and we didn’t really seem in danger of conceding 2 goals.

Kev was then ploughed down in our own half. The old man immediately left the field, and that meant there was something worng. Later we found out that the Durbies striker had broken his collar bone. There goes his season. Out for 8 weeks. Credit must go to Agent who must have been sucking back some Absinthe and awarded the free hit to Durbies.

That was pretty much the ball game, we held out the final minute with some excitement in the D in the closing stages. Tubbs playing a little cameo and seeing the spot light on him with a couple stick blocks and some bobby dazzling around the P-spot.

Final Score: 4 - 1

Hard battle and a good win, next up UCT. Looking at the table we are a few points clear of VD Stel and then there is a bit of a gap to the other teams. But this year in this league, anything can happen. Millies only beating Conberg 2-1 after thrashing them in their previous fixture but putting 9 past them.

Yours in awesomeness

Tosser

Winter League Game Week #9 - vs Conberg (Mens 3s) - 2013 Season

18 July 2013

Venue: Mutual

Opponents: Conberg TC - lol

Time: 20h30

So after a good mid season break we wereback at the astro to play our catch up game of the previous half after the game was moved after being rained out. After winning the toss, it took the guys a while to get into the swing of things. Most of the guys not used to this ‘running’ thing that the other team was doing. But what more can you expect. This was the first time the guys had seen the astro after that Paarl game over a month ago. But this didn’t look like a Conberg side that was sitting near the bottom of the log. But I love the way all the teams bring the big guns out to face us. M3 is such a closely fought league this seaon.

We enjoy a lot of possession, but the guys were still fine tuning their skills. Shots were wide of the target at the start, but the strikers adjusting their scopes with each shot saw their striker starting to find the target.

After stringing together a couple of passes, the ball came in from the right to find Blake camping on the top D. And as always #1Time shot into the bottom corner. Mutual 1 – Conberg.

That was pretty much it for the half. There was not much excitement. Youngster pulling off a save or two to keep Conberg at bay, but we protected our 1 goal lead. The second half started much like the first did. It seemed like we were camping in their half. But the goals were not flowing.

Tooori stopped the ball with his knee on the half way line. Everyone else stopped playing, but no whistle. He then remembered what his u/10 coach had told him – play to the whistle. He sent a thru ball down the line to blake who put thru a beat of a 45 ball into the D. Brown chipped the keeper and watched the ball spin into the goals. Shane Warne couldn’t even make a ball turn that much. Deflection was going half a meter wide before it hit the turf, then post and in. Mutual 2 – Conberg.

Aaaaaaah, then our friend Karma joined the party. Top tackle by Kev in the D onto a Conberg foot. No whistle and we were picking the ball out the back of the net. It was a top strike by Conberg to put them back in the game. Mutual 2 – 1 Conberg.

The rest of the game seemed to be us pushing hard for the safety goal, but as possession was turned over big beat down field and we were defending the counter attack. After a very close call and 4 minutes to go, it was time to slow the game down. Tosser shouting at everyone to leave the ball while he slowly ran around the field taking the hits and slowing the game down.

Somehow he ended up getting a long corner. Taking his time he then set up in the corner like a Portuguese family. Tackles flying in from all sides until Conberg forced the ball out the side line. Same thing all over again. Running down time in the corner with a 2 minutes to go, Tosser gave a ball back to Pete on the 25. Flipped thru to Brown, who turned and smashed it towards goal. Demon got a stick to the ball which seemed to bounce off the keepers chest, then over his head and drop just below the cross bar. Looked messy but well worked. Mutual 3 – 1 Conberg.

Then it was all about letting the last 20 seconds run down to earn the first points of the second half.

Final Score: 3 - 1

Next up we have Durbanville, who are out to get us. Having a great run of form near the end of the last half, they boys will want to get one back on us after we beat them with 10 men early in the first half.

Yours in awesomeness

Tosser

Winter League Game Week #8 - vsVD Stel (Mens 3s) - 2013 Season

06 June 2013

Venue: Stellies

Opponents: VD Stel

Time: 18h00

We all packed in our passports and made the great trek to Stellies for another top of the table clash with Van Der Stel. After having the previous weeks fixture vs Conberg post poned due to rain we were still recovering from the loss suffered at the hands of Millies.

Looking at the astro, which was waterlogged, it didn’t look like a game was on the cards. But not wanting to drive all the way back to Stellies and go thru all the boarder patrols again the boys were keen to have a game as were the VD Stel boys.

The opposition ran onto the pitch as soon as their game before us was done to sweep off all the excess water while we warmed up. Vis wasn’t keen at all to umpire in the rain, and who could blame him. With a debut cap into the side, guys were also keen to see Soso in his first match for the Mighty 3s.

We pushed hard with them having a couple counter attacks. Long balls not finding their mark with all the water on the pitch slowing the game down. We were lucky VD Stel we opting for the long ball game which made it easier for us to deal with. After an attack down the left, the ball popped to Demon in the circle who slotted our first goal in with a smash. No one knows if it was a pass or a shot because there is no difference in speed. Mutual 1 – 0 VD Stel.

Kev having ball at the back was looking for options to feed the ball thru to someone, their right wing kept darting in from the side trying to break it down. This time however his foot found the ball and left him on a crumpled heap on the floor. There is no wrong side in hockey – true fact, but there is a side where the arc of a stick ends up and that’s precisely where you are coming in from. Kev 1 – 0 Strickers foot.

A little while later Demon smashed a ball across the field to Blake, who set one up for Basil in the D. Basil making no mistake with this one and slotting the ball into the goal edging it past the keeper, extending our lead. Mutual 2 – 0 VD Stel.

Moments later the VD Stel forwards were at it again. Coming in from the left as Tosser was smashing a ball to Blake on the half way line. Tosser 1 – 0 Strikers foot. He politely stood up and after an exchange of words threw in a P-bomb and with the umpire right next to me had no other option but to send him off for a 5 minute breather.

VD Stel hit back with a move down the left along base line finding his fellow team mate top D. Smashing hard from top D, going through Youngsters legs. Mutual 2 – 1 VD Stel.

Just before the end of the half we hit back. Blake wanting to get on the score card, getting the rebound off the keeper and diving to his left to smash the ball into the net. Mutual 3 – 1 VD Stel.

Have time was reduced to 2 minutes because of the delay at the start, barely having time to put water in my mouth and running back on the field. VD Stel were technically down one player after the Strikers foot met with the ball in the first half. He was just chilling in the 25 unable to do much running. Mutual continued to push hard but just unable to find the goals.

The weather conditions were deteriorating, the astro starting to pick up quite a bit of water. This is where over heads started being the go to ball. Wanting to get out of the marsh area of the turf, we kept throwing balls down the right. Off a long corner which as defence we thought we had dealt with quite well, the VD Stel player smashed a ball at the goals, the ball hitting Youngster on the kicker before going in. An unlucky own goal, but with 20 minutes lef tin the game we were now on the back foot. Mutual 3 – 2 VD Stel

The game was eventually called off due to poor conditions, we played enough of the game for the result to stand. Was good to get back to winning ways against the side sitting third in the league.  News that Millies had drawn their game vs Paarl gave us something to think about as our next match was against the boys from far away at home.

Final Score: 3 - 2 - Starting all over again....#1

This weekend sees us taking on Paarl @ Mutual 16h30 then for a couple of weeks break while the provincial tournament s take place. Weepu and Tosser will be forming part of the WPCD side which will be touring to Pietermaritzburg. Good luck to them, well mainly Weepu as I have been on one of these tours before and know to avoid Nicolas Rademeyer! lol

Yours in awesomeness

Tosser

Winter League Game Week #7 - vs Milnerton (Mens 3s) - 2013 Season END OF AN ERA!!!!!

25 May 2013

Venue: Hartleyvale B

Opponents: Millies

Time: 15h00

After the competitive season we had last year with Millies in M4. We would never have thought the new boys to M3 would be topping the table again. Week 7 was to be our first head to head battle in M3.

With Petie-Weepu and Blake out for this encounter we always knew it was going to be a lot tougher than any of our previous matches. We conceded a short corner in the opening 5 minutes and this was to prove to be a huge eye opener. They had a drag flicker who must have been recruited from Holland. I don’t think anyone besides him knew or saw where the ball went. We all just saw him turn around and head back off to the half way line. Mutual 0 – 1 Milnerton.

Still in shock from conceding so early in the game, Millies had a break down our right hand side. Willie getting on the end of a thru ball and smashing it hard at the goals. Youngster and his prostitute legs letting a ball go in between them. Mutual 0 – 2 Milnerton.

Things were looking glum, Millies having most of the possession during the first half. We conceded another short corner. After hitting the post with their previous bullet, this one was buried into the bottom right corner of our goals. Mutual 0 – 3 Milnerton.

This were not looking good. We had also gone down to one sub since Tallis as he has been doing in the last few games, pulled his hammy. He is in line to get most consistent player if he keeps pulling him hammy.  A welcomed half time whistle was heard by the boys in green. We walked across to the other side of the field almost with our tails between our legs. Half time chat was the same as the start of the game chat. We need to hold the middle.

Second half started with us staying on the back foot. But now enjoying a little more possession. Millies like sharks in the water smelling blood just kept pushing for that bonus point. For some reason they held back a bit. Not sure why. They did eventually get their fourth with the help of another short corner. Drag flick demon slotting another one into the bottom right although we were saved by the post moments earlier. Mutual 0 – 4 Milnerton.

The realisation was slowly starting to hit home for the guys that this might be the end of the unbeaten run. Youngster not giving up with a diving save ro keep out the shot of Spud/Saaartbek. But unfortunately Spud would go on to score from a 3vkeeper over lap. This put Millies into bonus point contention with 5 minutes to go. Mutual 0 – 5 Milnerton.

It got to the point where we would rather lose 7 – 0 than give up trying not to take that bonus point away from Millies. Pushing most of our side forward we pressed them for a consolation goal hoping to take away their bonus point. We finally got a short corner and Basil thought it would be fun to pop it onto his reverse stick and blaze the ball over the cross bar.

Luckily shortly after we got another. Tosser taking on the first way and slotting the ball bottom left from close range giving us a little hope in the title race. Mutual 1 – 5 Milnerton.

Final Score: 1 - 5

It was the end of an era #36! After 215 goals for (96 in 2012, 96 in indoor, 31 in 2013), 70 goals against (17 in 2012, 41 in indoor and 12 in 2013) and unbeaten run of 36 games on the trot – drawing only our first game in 2012 (because of Goose). This 3s run of form will go down in history. #MutualLegends

Millies in the end deserving the win. Keen to see them in the return leg.

Yours in awesomeness

Tosser

Winter League Game Week #6 - vs Pinelands (Mens 3s) - 2013 Season

19 May 2013

Venue: Mutual

Opponents: Pinelands

Time: 15h00

After our two curtain raisers (being the 1s and 2s) we took the field – poor guys looked all tuckered out but they played their hearts out. We didn’t start off with the ball so there was no #UCT goal attempt this time. We enjoy most of the possession in the first few minutes of the game.

After a lot of pressure the breakthrough finally came. Classic Demon style only knows how to smash, the shot was saved by the keeper but falling nicely for Demon to have a follow up miss timed smash. The wounded rabbit finding the goals after bouncing over the defenders stick on the line. Mutual 1 – 0 Pinelands.

We continued to press and after a few unsuccessful short corners Tosser stepped up to drag. Not the best I have seen…….actually far from it, luckily the second wave was dangling his stick infront of….lets say it was definitely going on goals, the speed is questionable. But it hit the back of his stick and we were awarded a p-flick which Pete stepped up to convert. Mutual 2 – 0 Pinelands.

Pinelands came back with a scrappy goal, their striker running along baseline and Youngster anticipating he would square the ball to the striker on p-spot . But he selfishly went alone with Youngster leaving his near post exposed. Mutual 2 – 1 Pinelands.

Demon was back at it again soon after we conceded, the ball coming into the circle from the right. With his speed he beat the defender to the ball and, like the airline, one-time into the bottom left corner. Mutual 3 – 1 Pinelands.

It was around this time that Tallis thought we were having things a bit too easy. He decided to pull his Hammy…..AGAIN. He could always just ask to go off. But decides rather to go off in style…limping. Lol. After the quick switch around we were a little unsettled at the back, a Pinelands striker managed to get off an average shot just inside the D. Youngster thinking it was hit from outside left it and Pinelands were back in the game just before the end of the first half. Mutual 3 – 2 Pinelands

With a minute left in the half Mutual  with the possession decided to have one last bolt at the goals. Tosser running….ok fine walking with the ball around the halfway line say the heavens open and a spot light beaming on Blake. A great ball to Blake camping on the top D, he turned and blazed one past the Pinelands keeper to put Mutual further ahead. Mutual 4 – 2 Pinelands.

During the team talk we basically had one focus in mind. We needed to push for the bonus point. Taking the field for the second half we started on our quest for that one extra point, not that we had wrapped up the game by no means but if we won, we wanted to win big. The first goal of the half came qiute quickly when we started playing route 1 hockey instead of passing it around trying to look fancy. Ball in from Tosser just right of top D, Demon collecting the ball and (he says pop shot) but we all know it was a wounded rabbit past the keeper. Brownie very nearly poached the goal off the line. Mutual 5 – 2 Pinelands.

Ex Mutual player and current Pinelands keeper “Cannon” was not giving up at all. Pulling of a lot of saves and doing what a keeper should – get in the way all the time. Several chances went beckoning. Then route 1 hockey came into play. Tosser smashing a ball into the D, a sort of hit and hope kind of slap hoping for a deflection of anything really with the new own goal rule. Demon reaching out and getting a glancing deflection and edging it past the keeper. Mutual 6 – 2 Pinelands.

We now had the bonus point in reach, one more goal was all we needed. It was now all out attack, with a goal lead of 4 we were not worried if we conceded. We just wanted that 5^th goal. Blake receiving a ball from Ingo and making a run down the left. Finding Brownie in the circle who had a quick snap shot which the keeper again smothered on p-spot but Caveman quickly came to the rescue cleaning up on the reverse and forcing the ball into the goal. Mutual 7 – 2 Pinelands.

Mutual were not done yet, we wanted a goal cushion incase of the emanate Pinelands counter attacks. Toooooori playing for the crowd took on at least 4 Pinelands players, with the crowd going wild the only way the Pinelands defender could stop him was by flattening him with a “Butch James” type spear tackle. Brownie received a long thru ball from inside our own half and had a 1v1 with their keeper. Cooly slotting the ball past the keeper to extend our lead. Mutual 8 – 2 Pinelands.

With the game drawing to a close we got a shorty which after the whistle proved to be the last play of the game. The whole Mutual side was circling around the D like blood thirsty animals staring at the Pinelands goal box. The call was to go to Caveman, who received the ball and while playing the ball across it hit a Pinelands foot. Another short was awarded, from the stands you could hear the cries for a Tosser drag flick. Being a crowd pleaser we gave the fans what they had come here to witness. Tosser slotting the ball off the final short corner of the game. Mutual 9 – 2 Pinelands.

It was great to have the crowd around for our biggest win of the 2013 campaign. Darrin was missing out due to injury and Mick who had been dropped to the 2s for the weekend. Does that mean Doc and his GoPro’s have been dropped as well? I surely hope not.

Final Score: 9-2

Next up biggest game of the season vs table topping Millies. Petie-Weeepu and Blakie both out for the game….Not Ayoba!

Yours in awesomeness

Tosser